Photographer's Note

This shot has been taken at the courtyard of the Palau de la Virreina in Barcelona. The building is one of the great examples of Baroque architecture in Catalonia designed by architect Carles Grau. I was impressed by the fantastic architecture and huge prints I was able to admire there.

Hi Gosia
love the aspect of this shot and the enigmatic elements that pepper the iconic sweeping lines of the architecture. It has a wonderful atmosphere about it, being perfectly clear and beautifully rendered. Fascinating and original imagery!

Hi Gosia,Barcelona is a gold mine for the photograhers,and i can see another beautiful example of architechture and a great perspective,beautiful half archs and the best exposure for the best details and colors.Have a nice evening and thanks,Luciano

Hi Gosia
Beautiful positioning of the arches and the light is very special too.
I like how the eye in the poster to the left appears to be looking at the stressed woman in the larger picture, nicely seen.
All the best
Noel

Hello Gosia - The curving arches are strong compositional elements in this shot and I love the way you have composed the image so precisely. Beautifully managed light with the contrast between the well lit and shaded areas of the shot adding to the strength of the composition too. The large poster adds a modern element to the traditional architecture and the small figure adds a little quirky detail which I like a lot. Super. Warm regards Rosemary

Hello Gosia.
This architecture looks impressive with tall arches and beautiful light entering the building. The big poster and the lone man sitting there is perfect and useful for scale.
Thanks for sharing and have a nice day.
Jusni

Hi Gosia
A well balanced image effectively to communicate the idea within your shot with the juxtaposition, contrast, the archiectural beauty and colours which add an engaging motif creating a strong visual theme. I applaud your keen eyes and observation within this small area. Superb crop, neat, crispy and timely shot. This is good daily life shot and a fine example of observational picture. My compliments.
Kind regards

You play excellent with light and shade.
You did nice addition the man sit against the column, perfect for the scale.
Perspective and depth are pleasant.
Colours and sharpness are perfect.
Very well done, TFS.

Hi Gosia
we don't usually see solitay people in your gallery like in this photo, but it works well here.
lots of charming arches - they always seem to fit the scene well - and having that small purple-blue color of the shirt seems to work well too.
a different scene from Barcelona
cheers
craig

Hello Gosia,
I love this composition and the way you've used the lines and perspectives of the architecture to structure an almost theatrical setting around the lonely man. There is elegant dynamism and harmony in the lines while the b&w portraits introduce an undercurrent and fascinating sense of drama. Your management of light and shadows is excellent and the contrast between soft warm tones and monochrome is unsusual and attractive. Congratulations and thank you!
All the best, have a lovely month,
Ourania

This is a vvery nice shot. you managed well the difficult light. I like the POV and the curve of the arch gives good depth the image on the wall provide storng graphic and the man resting has a calm feeling in contrary to the woman on the poster of a movie.

Hello Gosia,
This super shot fits into both architectural and street photography categories. The sitting man is perfectly juxtaposed to the woman in the poster. His blue shirt contrasts with the brown/orange tones. Beautifully managed light.
Kind Regards, Ann

Great image this with that great curved arch leading down to draw you eye into the shot. Then the woman framed by the smaller arch and finally the person sitting to finish it all off. Wonderful composition and well observed.

Hi Gosia,
what a fantastic image! Very artistic and eye-catching. Well seen indeed. My only wish is to clone out the second ad with the man's eye to make it a story of two:)
Excellent work, my sincere compliments!
Marina